July 7, 2012 Greg and team have been making steady and careful progress.  They did the smart thing and took a rest day after their ‘back carry’.  No reason to rush.  And, an extra day/night at 14,000’ can only help with the acclimatization process.  On the 6th, the crew did a carry up the fixed […]

July 3, 2012 Greg Vernovage reports that he’s been pretty darn happy with the progress and the crew.  They’ve now carried above their Camp 3, which is at the base of Motorcycle Hill (11,000’). Weather’s been good, group’s been good, route’s been good – that’s all we need to know. Phil Ershler

June 28, 2012 The weather allowed some flying yesterday.  Mike Hamill was able to fly off with his team and Greg Vernovage was able to fly on with his.  Nice for everyone.  Mike’s team will be anxious to get cleaned up and celebrate their success while Greg’s team is anxious to get to the project […]

June 26, 2012 Yesterday was a classic ‘hurry up and wait’ scenario – hurry up to get on the airplane, go for a quick ride down the taxi strip and then turn around and shut down the engines.  That’s OK – no guts, no glory.  Today, all the gear is still in the van and […]

June 25, 2012 IMG guides are always coming and going.  Mike Hamill and Greg Vernovage should be exchanging handshakes this week when Mike flies off Denali and Greg flies on.  Mike’s been guiding with AMS on Denali, had a great trip and is heading back to Seattle to repack and get on a plane for […]

July 11, 2011 Awaiting their flight to Talkeetna a few hours ago. Vernovage called in this afternoon from Talkeetna – a welcome sight after 3 weeks on Denali! All is well – they’ll dry, sort and repair gear, inhale a burger or 3 and eventually make their way to Anchorage and on home. Mission accomplished. […]

July 8, 2011 The descent has begun.  I spoke with Greg around 3 pm (Alaska time) today, July 8.  Gang was all back together and ready to head down from 14,000 ft.  Goal is to camp either at 11,000 ft. or even keep going and make it to the Northeast Fork of the Kahiltna tonight […]

July 7, 2011 Summit Ridge on Denali. (Photo by Michael Bellamy)     About 6 pm Alaska time on July 7, Greg Vernovage and team stood on top of North America.  It was a fine day for a climb.  Congratulations to all!  Three members chose to stay at 14,000 ft.  Everyone will reunite tomorrow for […]

July 7, 2011 Greg and team left for the summit from their 17,200 ft. high camp this morning.  No news yet but rumor has it that weather was good. That’s what we want to hear.Likely to take about 12 hours to round trip the thing.  You’ll know when we know. Phil Ershler